Strengthen Local Disability and Aged Care Services in Alexandra Are you ready to contribute your expertise and leadership to a vital community organisation? We are seeking expressions of interest from committed individuals to join the Committee of Management of a respected not-for-profit organisation delivering essential disability and aged care services in Alexandra, Victoria. This is […]
Category: Community
The Dame launch 2024
https://www.menziessupport.org.au/wp-content/uploads/web-the-wait-is-almost-over.mp4 (unmute the video to listen) The Dame is a community-integrated and connected pop-up retail store located at 88A Grant Street Alexandra, and operated by Menzies Support Services. Early in 2024, Menzies partnered with Foundation Murrindindi to bolster the delivery of responsive and effective support programs in our community, and The Dame was born. Through […]
The Dame is coming!
Menzies Support Services is super excited to announce a new initiative “The Dame” The Dame is a community-integrated and connected pop-up vintage, retro, new and recycled boutique clothing store stocking children’s teen, adult and everything in between clothing items, bespoke upcycled, recycled and new homewares and gifts. This program, operated by Menzies, will support NDIS, […]
Carer information sessions in Murrindindi
Alexandra, Yea and Kinglake Library is to host FamilyCare Carer Support team leader Jason Watts who will discuss how Carers can get support through the Carer Gateway. The session is for the general public but current carers or services providers will get the most out of it. The aim is to bring awareness of the […]
Surveys: Have your say!
INVITATION Strategic Planning Day 30th July Menzies Support Services is working on a new strategic plan for 2023 to 2026. We want your feedback to help us build our plan for the future of services in our community. Clients, family and carers, and the broader community are invited to join us at our strategic planning […]
Strategic Planning: Have Your Say!
Calling clients, carers and the broader community: Join us in planning for the future of local services. Menzies Support Services is working on our strategic plan for 2023 to 2026 to help us meet the needs of our community. We invite you to participate in this important process and inform us of the services you […]
Seniors Rights Victoria to visit Alexandra
A Seniors Rights information session and lunch will be held at the Alexandra RSL hall, 7th April. Seniors Rights Victoria education coordinator, Gary Ferguson will present the topic ‘Protecting your Rights’. The session aims to raise awareness about Elder abuse, prevent it from occurring and protect the rights of seniors. This is a Menzies Support […]
Job growth in community services provides opportunities for diverse skill-sets and lifestyles
The Health Care and Social Assistance industry, which includes aged care and disability services, is the largest employing and fastest growing industry in Australia, offering high job prospects with very strong future growth, according to the Department of Education, Skills and Employment (2021), 2020 Employment Projections. This growth is supported by the continued demand generated […]
Staff Vaccination Compliance
Jess, Disability Services Assistant, has received both doses of vaccine. Jess is pictured with a printout of her digital certificate. All active MSS staff, including disability support workers, aged care workers and administration staff, are compliant with the Victorian government Covid vaccination requirements for authorized workers. The majority of staff have received two doses of […]
40th Anniversary
2021 marks the 40th anniversary of the opening of Dame Pattie Menzies Centre Inc. Pictured: Dame Pattie Menzies; Kath Cooper, Shire President; and Senator Margaret Guilfoyle, Commonwealth Minister for Finance at the centre opening on 14th March, 1981. Below is an excerpt from the DPMC newsletter, 30th anniversary edition, 2011: In the mid seventies it […]
